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Keeper: Punch a Contested Cross

Punch it clear when a catch is not on. Attack the ball through the traffic, get a firm fist through it, and send it high, wide and far.

Live animationGOA
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
46 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U13-U14
Any format

Setup & instructions

A cross is contested by an attacker and the keeper punches it clear. Emphasise the decision to punch not catch in traffic, attacking the ball through the challenge, and distance on the clearance, high, wide and far. Start the attacker passive, then live. Rotate.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Decide early: punch, not a risky catch
  • Attack the ball through the traffic
  • Firm fist through the middle of it
  • High, wide and far from goal
  • Recover quickly after the punch

Common mistakes

  • Trying to catch in a crowd and spilling it
  • Weak punch with no distance
  • Punching it back into danger
  • Not getting through the challenge

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Two attackers competing
  • One-fisted punch on a wider ball
  • Punch then react to the second ball

Regressions

  • Claim an uncontested cross (the base drill)
  • Passive attacker
  • Punch a static served ball
Equipment
Full Goals×1
Audience
U13-U14

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